ISRO postpones SpaDex mission docking due to satellite drift, new date awaited
India TV NewsThe Indian Space Research Organisation has again postponed the docking of its ambitious Spadex mission. Satellites are safe.” About the SpaDex Mission Launched by Satish Dhawan Space Center PSLV-C60 rocket on December 30, 2024, Spadex constructs two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, each weighing about 220 kg. The mission aims to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of space docking —an important capability for India’s future space programs, which include the creation of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, a lunar sample return mission, and potential human exploration missions. Significance of SpaDex According to ISRO, the Space Docking Experiment is a crucial step towards accurately identifying the assembly, docking, and unloading of the spacecraft. "SpaDex will serve as a milestone in advancing India’s capabilities in space docking, a critical technology for future space missions," ISRO explained.